Opel Zafira 2005 vs Mazda Premacy 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Opel Zafira is more dynamic to drive. Opel Zafira engine produces 50 HP more power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda Premacy. Thanks to more power Opel Zafira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Premacy is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Opel Zafira consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Opel Zafira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Opel Zafira consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Zafira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Zafira engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
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Opel Zafira is larger. Opel Zafira is 13 cm longer than the Mazda Premacy, 10 cm wider, while the height of Opel Zafira is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 140 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 140 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1820 litres | 1848 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 28 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Zafira is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`190 | 1`845 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Opel Zafira has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Premacy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Zafira, so Opel Zafira quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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